Paste Ring
2010s French Romantic More Rings
Gilt Metal
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Romantic More Rings
Gilt Metal
Antique 1830s English Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Fashion Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Solitaire Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond
Late 20th Century British Retro Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s George III More Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1700s English Stuart Cluster Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British More Rings
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver
Antique 1730s Unknown Georgian Band Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, ...
Antique 1850s English Victorian Fashion Rings
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Early Victorian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 18th Century Engagement Rings
15k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Earrings
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Early 1900s Link Bracelets
Vintage 1920s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Dutch Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century North American Empire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Antiquities
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Antiquities
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Other, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Iolite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Silver
Antique 17th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Engagement Rings
Garnet, Hessonite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Fashion Rings
10k Gold
20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Turkish Victorian Cluster Rings
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Onyx, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterl...
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
2010s French Pre-Raphaelite Fashion Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century More Rings
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Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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